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science6 months ago•6 min saved

Tiny Moth Navigates 600 Miles Using Stars as a Compass

Scientists have discovered that the tiny Australian Bogong moth can navigate 600 miles during migration using stars as a compass, similar to humans and birds, and also employs Earth's magnetic field as a backup, showcasing remarkable innate navigational abilities in invertebrates.

via CNN|

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science7 months ago•7 min saved

Australian Bogong Moths Use Stars to Navigate 600 Miles

Researchers have discovered that the Australian Bogong moth may be the first insect to use stars for long-distance navigation during its migration, utilizing the Milky Way as a stable compass cue to travel approximately 1,000 kilometers to its alpine breeding grounds.

via Space|

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